Today is the first day of the Whole Life Challenge, a new experience I am embarking on for 2014. It is a combination of exercise, nutrition, and positive lifestyle habits to help maintain an overall healthier me. I am already excited about this program because we have a team of 17 people that we are competing with and it is already motivating me to work hard, plan my meals, and be accountable.
Today I had a great food day. On this diet we are not allowed to eat any artificial ingredients. So by sticking to Trader Joe's and Farmer's Market, I have been able to find lots of fresh items and even packaged goods with all natural ingredients. I went to the farmer's market this morning to pick up onions, portobello mushrooms, free-range eggs, and apples. My morning meal was a Kefir smoothie with frozen mango, pineapple and blueberries. For lunch I had a Mexican inspired meal that was something like a tostada, but without the nachos. Ground turkey with black beans, topped with tomato salsa and two tablespoons of guacamole.
For dinner I pan seared some thin sliced boneless pork with apples I got from the farmer's market and ate it on a bed of cauliflower rice with a side of steamed broccoli. I cooked enough to eat throughout the week, and with the two dishes it should provide some variety.
I had a short workout this morning that included the WLC challenge pre-game workout with lots of squats, push-ups and sit-ups, along with some running. I am ready for day two, and excited about being consistent and making it through the next 55 days.
I have to keep shocking my body and trying new things to keep this weight off. It is a never-ending journey, one day at a time, one step at a time.
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